• India CSR Awards 2025
  • Guest Posts
Friday, May 23, 2025
  • Login
India CSR
  • Home
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Art & Culture
    • CSR Leaders
    • Child Rights
    • Culture
    • Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Around the World
    • Skill Development
    • Safety
    • Covid-19
    • Safe Food For All
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainability Dialogues
    • Sustainability Knowledge Series
    • Plastics
    • Sustainable Development Goals
    • ESG
    • Circular Economy
    • BRSR
  • Corporate Governance
    • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Interviews
  • SDGs
    • No Poverty
    • Zero Hunger
    • Good Health & Well-Being
    • Quality Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Clean Water & Sanitation – SDG 6
    • Affordable & Clean Energy
    • Decent Work & Economic Growth
    • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
    • Reduced Inequalities
    • Sustainable Cities & Communities
    • Responsible Consumption & Production
    • Climate Action
    • Life Below Water
    • Life on Land
    • Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
    • Partnerships for the Goals
  • Articles
  • Events
  • हिंदी
  • More
    • Business
    • Finance
    • Environment
    • Economy
    • Health
    • Around the World
    • Social Sector Leaders
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Trending News
      • Important Days
        • Festivals
      • Great People
      • Product Review
      • International
      • Sports
      • Entertainment
    • Case Studies
    • Philanthropy
    • Biography
    • Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Gaming
    • Knowledge
    • Home Improvement
    • Words Power
    • Chief Ministers
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Art & Culture
    • CSR Leaders
    • Child Rights
    • Culture
    • Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Around the World
    • Skill Development
    • Safety
    • Covid-19
    • Safe Food For All
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainability Dialogues
    • Sustainability Knowledge Series
    • Plastics
    • Sustainable Development Goals
    • ESG
    • Circular Economy
    • BRSR
  • Corporate Governance
    • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Interviews
  • SDGs
    • No Poverty
    • Zero Hunger
    • Good Health & Well-Being
    • Quality Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Clean Water & Sanitation – SDG 6
    • Affordable & Clean Energy
    • Decent Work & Economic Growth
    • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
    • Reduced Inequalities
    • Sustainable Cities & Communities
    • Responsible Consumption & Production
    • Climate Action
    • Life Below Water
    • Life on Land
    • Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
    • Partnerships for the Goals
  • Articles
  • Events
  • हिंदी
  • More
    • Business
    • Finance
    • Environment
    • Economy
    • Health
    • Around the World
    • Social Sector Leaders
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Trending News
      • Important Days
        • Festivals
      • Great People
      • Product Review
      • International
      • Sports
      • Entertainment
    • Case Studies
    • Philanthropy
    • Biography
    • Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Gaming
    • Knowledge
    • Home Improvement
    • Words Power
    • Chief Ministers
No Result
View All Result
India CSR
No Result
View All Result
India CSR Awards India CSR Awards India CSR Awards
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Corporate Social Responsibility

Empowering Consumers: Top 5 Highlights from the 44th ISO COPOLCO Plenary 2023

The COPOLCO plenary is the flagship annual event of ISO in the area of consumer engagement.

India CSR by India CSR
May 29, 2023
in Corporate Social Responsibility
Reading Time: 4 mins read
Top Drivers for Sustainability and Responsibility in 2023
92
VIEWS
Share Share Share Share

The 44th ISO Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) Plenary, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in New Delhi from May 23-26, 2023, concluded on a promising note, echoing the commitment towards empowering consumers for a sustainable future. The plenary brought together several senior officials, scientists, and representatives from member countries of ISO and various Indian consumer organizations, both in-person and online.

The keynote address was delivered by Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, who emphasised the significant progress in consumer protection and the crucial role of sustainability in standardisation.

As a cornerstone event in the realm of consumer engagement, this plenary offered a platform for in-depth discussions, exchange of experiences, and showcasing best practices for consumer engagement, further reinforcing the commitment of ISO and BIS towards consumer-centric standardization and sustainable development.

Q1: What was the main focus of the keynote address during the 44th ISO COPOLCO Plenary?

A: In her keynote address, Ms. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, highlighted the significant improvements made in consumer protection in recent years. She underscored the importance of sustainability in standardisation and urged manufacturers to design products with sustainability parameters in mind to reduce e-waste.

India CSR
ADVERTISEMENT

During her keynote address, Ms. Nidhi Khare mentioned, “We have made significant improvement in the area of consumer protection during the recent years. Also, robust consumer grievance redressal systems have been developed to help fast-tracking resolution of such matters.” While stressing the need to keep sustainability as a core consideration in standardisation, she said, “Manufacturers should ensure that products are designed for sustainability parameters, they can also be partners in the process of reducing e-waste.”

Q2: How is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enhancing consumer engagement in standardisation?

A: Mamta Upadhyay Lal, Additional Director General, BIS, pointed out that BIS has initiated a wide range of initiatives, like Manak Manthan and Quality Connect, aimed at increasing consumer engagement in standardisation.

She mentioned, “BIS has taken up a wide range of initiatives, such as Manak Manthan, Quality Connect etc. which are aimed at enhancing consumer engagement in standardisation.”

Q3: What were the objectives of the 44th COPOLCO Plenary?

A: The Plenary aimed to empower consumers for a sustainable future, by promoting discussions and exchanges of national and international experiences on the challenges consumers face when making sustainable choices. It also aimed to advance the development of the circular economy.

ISO Officials attending the Plenary stated that the 44th COPOLCO Plenary has successfully achieved its objectives of empowering consumers for a sustainable future, through in-depth discussions and exchange of national and international experiences of the challenges that consumers face in making sustainable choices and promoting the development of the circular economy.

Q4: How is the ISO incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its work?

A: ISO officials declared that ISO has renewed its commitment to include the objectives of the UN SDGs in its standards programme. It is also prioritising the inclusion of vulnerable stakeholders most affected by climate change in its standards and policy work.

The officials also informed that ISO has renewed its commitment to incorporate the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into its standards programme and giving a voice to vulnerable stakeholders most affected by climate change in its standards and policy work.

Q5: What is the significance of the ISO Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) plenary?

A: The COPOLCO plenary is the flagship annual event of ISO in the area of consumer engagement. It aims to strengthen standardisation processes and enhance consumer participation across the globe. This year’s plenary was particularly significant due to the people-centric approach and themes such as ‘Challenges and Good Practices for Consumer Engagement’, ‘Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future’, and ‘Consumer Protection and Legal Frameworks’.

Notably, the plenary of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) is the flagship annual event of the multilateral organisation in the area of consumer engagement. ISO boasts 168 countries as members and holds a range of sensitive meetings of stakeholder groups, committees and communities with an objective to strengthen the process of standardization and enhance consumer participation across the globe.

Also Read: What Is The Difference Between A Customer And A Consumer?

(India CSR)


India CSR offers strategic corporate outreach opportunities to amplify your brand’s CSR, Sustainability, and ESG success stories.

📩 Contact us at: biz@indiacsr.in

Let’s collaborate to amplify your brand’s impact in the CSR and ESG ecosystem.

Tags: 44th COPOLCO PlenaryEmpowering Consumers

Stay updated on CSR News, Sustainability, Interviews, and Policies by joining our WhatsApp → Click Here and Telegram → Click Here channels!

15th CSR Leadership Summit 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
India CSR

India CSR

India CSR is the largest media on CSR and sustainability offering diverse content across multisectoral issues on business responsibility. It covers Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, and related issues in India. Founded in 2009, the organisation aspires to become a globally admired media that offers valuable information to its readers through responsible reporting.

Related Posts

Vimta Labs
Corporate Social Responsibility

Vimta Labs CSR Spending Report of Rs 1.16 Crore for FY 2025

22 minutes ago
14
International Day for Biodiversity: Hindustan Zinc Commits to Crocodile Conservation in Udaipur
Corporate Social Responsibility

International Day for Biodiversity: Hindustan Zinc Commits to Crocodile Conservation in Udaipur

20 hours ago
28
SBI
Corporate Social Responsibility

SBI CSR Spending Report of Rs 610 Crore for FY 2025

20 hours ago
63
CSR: Specta Quartz and CRY India Unite for Child Empowerment Campaign
Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR: Specta Quartz and CRY India Unite for Child Empowerment Campaign

22 hours ago
26
CSR: 48,000 Lives Transformed by Signature Global Foundation’s Social Initiatives
Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR: 48,000 Lives Transformed by Signature Global Foundation’s Social Initiatives

23 hours ago
40
IndiaMART
Corporate Social Responsibility

IndiaMART CSR Spending Report of Rs 5.86 Cr for FY 2025

2 days ago
46
Project Drishti: Eye Camp Held in Mandwa by M2M Ferries and CFTI
Corporate Social Responsibility

Project Drishti: Eye Camp Held in Mandwa by M2M Ferries and CFTI

2 days ago
11
S M Sehgal Foundation
Corporate Social Responsibility

Sanju Devi’s Inspiring Leadership Story – Watch Now

2 days ago
34
Cybage Foundation Supports Families Visiting Yerwada Jail with Dignity and Care
Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR: Cybage Foundation Supports Families Visiting Yerwada Jail with Dignity and Care

2 days ago
22
Load More
Next Post
Central Vista Project in India

Central Vista Project in India: Key Purpose and Cost Explained

Central Vista Project in India

Has the Central Vista Project Caused Environmental Damage? Here are 5 Facts Everyone Should Know

India CSR Awards India CSR Awards India CSR Awards
ADVERTISEMENT

LATEST NEWS

Vimta Labs CSR Spending Report of Rs 1.16 Crore for FY 2025

International Day for Biodiversity: Hindustan Zinc Commits to Crocodile Conservation in Udaipur

SBI CSR Spending Report of Rs 610 Crore for FY 2025

Driving Sustainable Impact: An Interview with Himanshu Nivsarkar, Kotak Mahindra Bank

CSR: Specta Quartz and CRY India Unite for Child Empowerment Campaign

HCLFoundation Strengthens Rural Sustainability with Expanded HCLTech Grant

HZL HZL HZL
ADVERTISEMENT

TOP NEWS

Ratul Puri Highlights Hindustan Power’s Initiatives to Address Water Scarcity in Uttar Pradesh

NSE Donates Rs 1 Crore, LIC Simplifies Claims for Pahalgam Survivors

JSW’s Rs 1,210 Cr Stake Sale Fuels Ambitious AkzoNobel India Acquisition

Empowering Women Drivers: An Interview with Balamurugan Thevar, CSR Head at Shriram Finance

Deneme Bonusu Veren Bahis Siteleri: İpuçları ve Öneriler

Why BEL’s Rs 572 Cr Defence Orders Could Drive Stock Higher

Load More

Advertisement

Image Slider
content writing services Guest Post Top 5 Reasons to have Sponsored Posts at India CSR – India’s Largest CSR Media stem learning R2V2 Technologies Private Limited

Interviews

Himanshu Nivsarkar, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of CSR & ESG at Kotak Mahindra Bank
Interviews

Driving Sustainable Impact: An Interview with Himanshu Nivsarkar, Kotak Mahindra Bank

by India CSR
May 22, 2025
37

By Rusen Kumar NEW DELHI (India CSR): Himanshu Nivsarkar, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of CSR & ESG at Kotak...

Read moreDetails
Balamurugan Thevar, CSR Head at Shriram Finance

Empowering Women Drivers: An Interview with Balamurugan Thevar, CSR Head at Shriram Finance

May 20, 2025
164
N E Sridhar, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Titan Company Ltd.

Empowering Rural Craft Entrepreneurs: An Interview with N E Sridhar, Titan Company

May 15, 2025
77
Geetaj Channana, the Head of Corporate Strategy at Vivo India

Empowering Young Innovators Across India: An Interview with Geetaj Channana, the Head of Corporate Strategy at Vivo India

April 25, 2025
49
Load More
India CSR Awards India CSR Awards India CSR Awards
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Instagram
India CSR Logo

India CSR is the largest tech-led platform for information on CSR and sustainability in India offering diverse content across multisectoral issues. It covers Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, and related issues in India. Founded in 2009, the organisation aspires to become a globally admired media that offers valuable information to its readers through responsible reporting. To enjoy the premium services, we invite you to partner with us.

Follow us on social media:


Dear Valued Reader

India CSR is a free media platform that provides up-to-date information on CSR, Sustainability, ESG, and SDGs. They need reader support to continue delivering honest news. Donations of any amount are appreciated.

Help save India CSR.

Donate Now

donate at indiacsr

  • About India CSR
  • Team
  • India CSR Awards 2025
  • Partnership
  • Guest Posts
  • Services
  • Content Writing Services
  • Business Information
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Donate

Copyright © 2024 - India CSR | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Art & Culture
    • CSR Leaders
    • Child Rights
    • Culture
    • Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Around the World
    • Skill Development
    • Safety
    • Covid-19
    • Safe Food For All
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainability Dialogues
    • Sustainability Knowledge Series
    • Plastics
    • Sustainable Development Goals
    • ESG
    • Circular Economy
    • BRSR
  • Corporate Governance
    • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Interviews
  • SDGs
    • No Poverty
    • Zero Hunger
    • Good Health & Well-Being
    • Quality Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Clean Water & Sanitation – SDG 6
    • Affordable & Clean Energy
    • Decent Work & Economic Growth
    • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
    • Reduced Inequalities
    • Sustainable Cities & Communities
    • Responsible Consumption & Production
    • Climate Action
    • Life Below Water
    • Life on Land
    • Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
    • Partnerships for the Goals
  • Articles
  • Events
  • हिंदी
  • More
    • Business
    • Finance
    • Environment
    • Economy
    • Health
    • Around the World
    • Social Sector Leaders
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Trending News
      • Important Days
      • Great People
      • Product Review
      • International
      • Sports
      • Entertainment
    • Case Studies
    • Philanthropy
    • Biography
    • Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Gaming
    • Knowledge
    • Home Improvement
    • Words Power
    • Chief Ministers

Copyright © 2024 - India CSR | All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.